Concordia Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Associate - Infection Prevention and Control to join our team.

The Associate - Infection Prevention and Control will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating site adherence to provincial and regional Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies, procedures, and operational directives. This includes directing staff and overseeing the timely implementation of recommended IP&C measures.

• Implement and monitor site adherence to provincial and regional IP&C policies, procedures, and operational directives.
• Direct staff and oversee the timely implementation of recommended IP&C measures.
• Communicate and collaborate with site management and regional IP&C leadership regarding IP&C issues.
• Ensure compliance with established provincial and regional infection control surveillance in LTC.
• Provide IP&C guidance on routine practices, additional precautions, sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning processes, outbreak management, construction, renovation, and maintenance activities.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical healthcare setting, or experience and training in microbiology and infectious diseases, epidemiology, or diagnostics.
• Previous work experience in the field of IP&C is preferred.
• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field with a focus in direct clinical care, microbiology, epidemiology, or public health.
• Completion of an IPAC Canada endorsed Infection Prevention and Control Course.
• Certification in Infection Control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Incorporated is an asset.

Concordia Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are committed to excellence in infection prevention and control.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.